In recent years, an increasing number of US companies have begun outsourcing labor, materials and processing overseas in what many have described as a cost-cutting measures, but Express Diagnostics is living proof, that there is nothing sweeter, or more lucrative, than homegrown growth.

Oldcastle, Ontario based Aalbers Tool & Mold began in the back of a rented space with three people and a focus on quality. The always profitable company has seen slow and steady growth since its inception. Business in Focus spoke with President Toni Hansen to learn more.

When municipal owners need to know about collection system flows, they choose ADS Environmental Services to monitor performance. With 40 years in the business, ADS Environmental Services knows how to provide robust, accurate and affordable flow measurement and the necessary analysis to support municipal project and financial objectives.

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is America’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. For over half a century the independent, not-for-profit body has helped ensure that the nation’s health care organizations provide safe and effective care of the highest quality and value.

OHL- Arellano Construction is a leader in green building. The Miami based subsidiary of the International OHL does not treat sustainability as a separate concept with a separate agenda – it is a philosophy and simply as a better way to build.

Fritzall got its start when Tom Fritz began dabbling in pre-cast concrete for his own farming needs. His creative solutions and commitment to quality quickly attracted attention, and Mr. Fritz’ small-time endeavours evolved into a thriving business supplying agricultural precast concrete buildings.

Located in Sicamous, BC, TA Structures has been a market leader and an industry innovator since 1977. The business started out as a family owned and operated houseboat marina and manufacturer but has since grown substantially. Although the company has held on to its roots, TA Structures’ services now stretch across land, sea and everything in between.

Billitier Electric has been providing superior electrical contracting services to western New York for decades. With a customer-centric approach and renowned sustainability services, the firm is a case study in comprehensive growth.

Safety is truly paramount at Paramount Structures Inc. (PSI). Chairman and President Jason Burroughs was inspired to launch the company after an explosion ripped through BP’s Texas City facilities in 2005, killing 15 people, injuring 180 onsite workers, and causing more than $1.5 billion in financial losses. “There really wasn’t an existing solution in Canada,” Mr. Burroughs recalls…

In 2000, I began working in marketing for a software development company that was designing applications for the Palm™ handheld computing device that were set to revolutionize the consumer packaged goods industry. At the time, mobile phones were just used for making phones calls, and BlackBerrys® were the “cutting edge” device that allowed users to text…